Convention Relating to a Uniform Law on the Formation of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
General Detail
General Information
- Type: Convention
- Date of signature: 01/07/1964
- Place of signature: The Hague, The Netherlands
- Depositary: Government of the Netherlands
- Date of entry into force: 23/08/1972
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UNIDROIT
What is it about?
This Convention establishes a uniform law on the formation of contracts for the international sale of goods relating to offer, sale and conclusion.
Why is it relevant?
This instrument was replaced by the 1980 United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The 1980 Convention specifies the criteria for determining an international contract. It also defines sales of goods and sets out a distinction between a contract of sale and a work contract. In 2003, only the United Kingdom, Gambia and Saint Martin remained party to the 1964 Convention. All other States have denounced the Convention in favour of the 1980 Convention.
Additional Information
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Related treaties
- Convention on Agency in the International Sale of Goods (Geneva, 15 February 1983)
- United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna, 11 April 1980)
- Protocol modifying the United Nations Convention On The Limitation Period In The International Sale Of Goods (Vienna, 11 April 1980)
- United Nations Convention On The Limitation Period In The International Sale Of Goods (New York, 14 June 1974)
- Convention relating to a Uniform Law on the Formation of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (The Hague, 1 July 1964)
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Country ratifications
| Country | Ratification date |
| Belgium | 01/12/1970 |
| Gambia | 05/03/1974 |
| Germany | 16/10/1973 |
| Israel | 03/12/1971 |
| Italy | 22/02/1972 |
| Luxembourg | 06/02/1979 |
| Netherlands | 17/02/1972 |
| San Marino | 24/05/1968 |
| United Kingdom | 31/08/1967 |
Treaties analysis
| Year | Ratifications |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
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